City Neighbors Charter School

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/326

Charter School 232 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

City Neighbors Charter School, located in the Raspeburg neighborhood of Baltimore, is a progressive public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Founded on a philosophy that emphasizes the "whole child," the school is known for its commitment to project-based learning, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By integrating the arts, hands-on experiences, and a democratic approach to education, City Neighbors seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning while encouraging students to become active, empathetic, and thoughtful citizens.

The school is part of the City Neighbors network, which operates under a unique partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools. It is particularly noted for its focus on parent involvement and its collaborative culture, where educators, students, and families work together to build an inclusive environment. With a curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking and personal responsibility over standardized testing, the school aims to provide a rigorous academic experience that reflects the diverse needs and voices of the Baltimore community.

232

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City Neighbors Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	3
Black	151
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
151 (65.1 %)
White
74 (31.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)325-2627
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/326
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 28